Modifying Criminal Code (trafficking in contraband tobacco)

Tobacco smuggling and cross border shopping in Europe.

criminal organizations previously involved in the smuggling of tobacco either

The Government wants to eradicate tobacco smuggling

The Government wants to eradicate tobacco smuggling

Where are the threats in terms of contraband tobacco?

Tobacco smuggling: 40 000 illegal cigarettes seized in Drummondville

The sale of illicit tobacco has close links with organised crime.

Contraband tobacco is closely linked to smuggling and organized crime.

Fighting things like contraband tobacco and the loss of revenues through contraband tobacco will help us meet that goal.

By a technicality, tobacco escapes this provision.

Interviewees noted that tobacco smuggling is a lucrative business.

It also monitors and evaluates tobacco control activities.

broadening of efforts to combat tobacco smuggling to neighbourhood networks;

In Quebec, contraband is estimated at 40% of the cigarette market.